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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kent County, MI

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The cost of independent living in Kent County is about $3,649 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 177 options.

Read 2848 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Grand Rapids, Grandville and Rockford.

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This is from my perspective...however since my 96 year old mother is checking herself out Friday...against my wishes...she would give a different point of view. She wanted to go home and took very little...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Designed for retirees and seniors, you will find that Chestnut Fields provides the very best in retirement living with a focus on independent and personalized living spaces within a community atmosphere.  The unique "Town Square" concept features an interior streets cape complete with...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My loved one spent some time here last year. The community is clean and the staff were nice. My loved one felt this community was just a little to quiet for them. The rooms were larger than at the community...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We offer care-free living that brings together a close-knit group of new neighbors and friends. Nested into a wooded area of Norton Shores, our uniquely designed apartments give you elegant surroundings and worry-free living that makes this your ideal new home.
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I had an amazing experience there with my mother. She was there for a respite stay. We went away on a short vacation and was really worried about my mother being home alone so we brought there for 3 weeks....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Seminole Shores Living Center is a beautiful licensed assistant living center located in North Shores, Michigan. We offer cozy studio and one bedroom apartments, equipped with all utilities, a nightstand, blinds, and much more. Residents are free to bring personal items such as chairs, lamps...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Allegan Senior Residences is a brand new apartment community located in beautiful downtown Allegan, MI. We offer 20 independent apartment homes for those 55 and better! In walking distance to many great shops in downtown Allegan! Call today!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The Village is lovely, the staff is pleasant and the activities are plentiful. My mom resisted leaving her home but within the first month loved her apartment and the complex. She no longer misses her car...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My Mom had a lot of caring aides, the food was good, she had a nice size room and it was kept clean. I would recommend to others.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We provide assistance for someone in need of assisted living care. We are located in close proximity to Borgess Pipp Hospital Emergency Room. Our care services and close proximity to medical care make us a unique option in the area.
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Very nice apartment. The folks that live there are wonderful. Sorta like family.. It is a bit noisy coming from the upstairs apartment. I guess that is apartment life.. Even so, it's a very nice place to...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Emerald Park apartments provide senior housing in a country setting and providing amenities that will keep your days full, and your life style easy. This comfortable senior housing for seniors 55+ is located near Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan. Community events are part of the daily...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Royal View Retirement Community is a beautiful and friendly environment located in Mecosta Michigan. Our apartments are designed to allow our senior citizens to feel comfortable and enjoy privacy as they desire. We pride ourselves in providing supportive assistance as needed, while still allowing...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I would recommend this community. Being in this area it was very convenient to get to. The staff bent over backwards to make the community a homey experience for my loved one and the other residents.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We are a state licensed, large group, Adult Foster Care home. Licensed for 15 residents. We have 24 hr staff. We have a computer system which is directly linked to our pharmacy, to assist with passing medications. We cook and serve 3 meals and a bedtime snack every day. We can assist with...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Kent County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Kent County is $3,649 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Casnovia, MI with an average of $2,394 per month.

Independent living costs in Kent County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Kent County, MI
$3,649/mo
$2,626/mo

Independent living costs in Kent County, MI, vs. state and national averages

Kent County, MI
$3,649/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Kent County, MI, vs. other senior living options

$6,622/mo
Independent Living
$3,649/mo

Independent living costs in Kent County, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,317/mo
Studio
$2,221/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,238/mo

Senior living costs in Kent County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Kent County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKent County, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,649/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,363/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,622/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Kent County, MI:$3,649/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Kent County, MI:$5,363/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Kent County, MI:$6,622/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Kent County, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Kent County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Kent County, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Kent County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kent County, MI$3,029/mo$3,057/mo-0.9%
Michigan$2,821/mo$2,761/mo+2.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Kent County, MI
2024 average cost:$3,029/mo
2023 average cost:$3,057/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,821/mo
2023 average cost:$2,761/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Kent County

Recent reviews for independent living in Kent County

Golden Orchards in Fennville, MI

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I have lived at Golden Orchards for a year and a half. I like to be with people. Staff are very nice. I just love it here. I get along with everyone. TV could be better. DirecTV goes in and out with bad weather. We could also use a generator.

Villa Maria in Grand Rapids, MI

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They're doing an excellent job at Villa Maria, we'd give them top marks across the board! Everything they do here they do well! The facility itself is clean and well kept, the staff are all very friendly, they have plenty of activities, and the food is good! This was the first place we toured, ...
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Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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Kent County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kent County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kent County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kent County independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Kent County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kent County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
24.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kent County independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Kent County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kent County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
24.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kent County independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Kent County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
31.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
18.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Cascade Trails Senior Living, StoryPoint Rockford and StoryPoint Grand Rapids East are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kent County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 177 independent living facilities near Kent County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Kent County, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Cascade Trails Senior Living and StoryPoint Rockford. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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